CHEAP RUGS FOR DAIRY COWS

Shannon News, 22 April 1927, Page 4

CHEAP RUGS FOR DAIRY COWS

In New Zealand it is fairy common to see a herd rugged during a portion of the winter. Many farmers w;ould like to rug their cows,, yet cannot afford to purchase the market article. The farmer can make his own cow rugs for little more than the cost of tho bags, a ball of twine, and a sewing needle, plus his own ingenuity. Two bags (cornsacks or any heavy bags will do), or three for larger cows, will make a nice rug Split them down the seams and join together, placo on tho cow, and sew together in front of the cow's brisket; next join the back with a. 4-inch strip of bag about 12 or 18 inches below tho rump level, and the rug is complete.

This home-made rug will keep the cow warm, and after a few days' wear, when the oil, etc., from the cow's body has worked into the rug, it will also be waterproof. The rug can quite easily be slipped off and on over the cow's head. The cow's name painted on the rug over the rump with tar prevents confusion in replacing tho rugs. *